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North Scripps surfForecast / CAL – San Diego County / USA
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North Scripps surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Scripps sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)North Scripps surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,020 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Scripps this week:
The surf forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Scripps in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Scripps over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | |
226 | 173 | 163 | 170 | 101 | 308 | 609 | 596 | 696 | 768 | 867 | 684 | 532 | 612 | 512 | 455 | 283 | 389 | 578 | 1020 | 954 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:40AM1.02m | 8:28PM1.74m | 10:21AM1.01m | 8:56PM1.75m | 11:00AM1.00m | 9:25PM1.74m | 11:40AM0.98m | 9:57PM1.71m | 12:23PM0.96m | 10:30PM1.66m | 1:12PM0.95m | 11:06PM1.59m | 2:06PM0.96m | 11:45PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:08PM0.61m | 3:48AM-0.20m | 2:36PM0.66m | 4:21AM-0.21m | 3:04PM0.70m | 4:56AM-0.20m | 3:33PM0.73m | 5:33AM-0.17m | 4:04PM0.77m | 6:12AM-0.12m | 4:39PM0.81m | 6:53AM-0.07m | 5:25PM0.85m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
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Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 |
16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
226 | 173 | 163 | 70 | 79 | 124 | 250 | 373 | 291 | 768 | 867 | 684 | 532 | 612 | 512 | 132 | 232 | 246 | 263 | 1020 | 954 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WNW 16 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | W 7 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | W 11 | W 11 |
75 | 147 | 70 | 170 | 101 | 308 | 609 | 596 | 696 | 56 | 191 | 146 | 34 | 33 | 54 | 455 | 264 | 389 | 578 | 319 | 269 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 16 | S 21 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSE 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
107 | 9 | 126 | 120 | 76 | 121 | 78 | 234 | 87 | 57 | 47 | 43 | 71 | 70 | 151 | 67 | 283 | 272 | 318 | 33 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 22 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 127 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 294 | 28 | 148 | 149 | 0 |
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Information about the North Scripps Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Scripps provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Scripps can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Scripps surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Scripps) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Scripps may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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